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Auction: 24011 - Stamps and Covers of Great Britain and the World
Lot: 2575

(x) Great Britain
1840 One Penny Black
Plate 1a
GI, good to large margins all round, tied by upright Maltese Cross in red to 1840 (28 July) entire letter from Edinburgh, struck with "Above authorized weight" handstamp in red and charged "2"; cover with light foxing though a scarce marking.

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Sold for
£800

Starting price
£150